Episode 87: The Importance AI and Supply Chain in the Semiconductor Industry with PDF Solutions' Jonathan Holt & SAP's Helena Chong

Joined by PDF Solutions’ Jonathan Holt and SAP’s Helena Chong, together we dive into the complexities of the semiconductor industry and supply chain, highlighting pressing challenges in the field. From chip shortages and global regulations, there is an emphasized need for a connected and predictive ecosystem to improve operational efficiency and disruptions in real-time. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain. Guest: Jonathan Holt, PDF Solutions  Responsible for the application of big data and advanced analytics to solve manufacturing issues in Semiconductor Fabs, Foundries, and OSATs using PDF Solutions’ advanced software and hardware platforms.  Spanning a career of over 40 years, Jonathan Holt has worked in various engineering and technical leadership positions in semiconductor manufacturing and development – the last 18 years with PDF Solutions.  Guest: Helena Chong, SAP Helena is a Director with the High Tech Industry, specializing in the semiconductor segment. She leads the go-to-market strategies for SAP’s semiconductor offering, aligning SAP’s advanced technologies with the industry’s unique challenges. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and partners, Helena identifies and develops industry-specific solutions and use cases. Host: Richard Howells, SAP Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability. Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP Nicole Smythe is a marketer, blogger, and podcaster in the Digital Supply Chain and ERP space at SAP. With a Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain Management and various field experiences, she hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, focusing on topics like market trends, emerging technology, and the next generation of workers.   Useful Links: Download Transcript Learn more about the semiconductor supply chain & how to bring out your best.   SAP Supply Chain Management SAP Insights: Supply Chain PDF Solutions AI Executive Conference: Registration Sapience Manufacturing Hub (SMH): SAP Store Follow Us on Social Media Jonathan Holt: LinkedIn Helena Chong: LinkedIn Richard Howells: LinkedIn, X Nicole Smythe: LinkedIn, X SAP Digital Supply Chain: LinkedIn, X Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!